1967 AC 428 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | 428 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |
